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Recipes

This is a familiar sight around our house.

Our dogs patiently waiting to sample a new dog cookie recipe.

Here are some of our favorite dog treat recipes. Please be careful about any ingredients that might cause an allergic reaction in your dog (ie: peanuts, wheat)

Bone appetite!

Tucker's Favorite Dog Cookies

1 package active dry yeast dissolved in 1/2 cup lukewarm (110-115 degree) water
1 cup chicken broth
2 tablespoons molasses
1 3/4 to 2 cups all-purpose flour
1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 cup cracked wheat
1/2 cup cornmeal
1/2 cup nonfat dry milk powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons garlic powder
2 teaspoons salt

Combine the following to brush tops before baking: 1 beaten egg PLUS 1 tablespoon milk
In a bowl, combine 1 cup of the all-purpose flour, the whole wheat flour, cracked wheat, cornmeal, dry milk powder and salt. Mix well. Then add yeast/water mix, molasses and broth. On a floured surface knead in enough remaining flour to make a stiff dough. Roll out dough to cut into biscuits with a doggie cookie cutter. Place on un-greased baking sheets. Brush tops. Bake 45 minutes at 350 degrees. Turn oven off and leave in oven overnight. Makes 36-40 dog cookies.

Cheese Dog Biscuits

1 1/2 cups whole wheat flour
1 1/4 cup grated cheddar cheese
1/4 pound corn oil margerine
1 clove garlic - crushed
Pinch of salt
Milk

Grate the cheese and let is stand until room temperature. Then cream the cheese with the softened margerine, garlic, salt and flour. Add just enough milk to form a ball. Chill for at least 30 minutes. Roll out onto a floured surface and cut into shapes. Bake at 375 degrees for 15 minutes or until lightly brown and firm. Makes 2-3 dozen depending on the size of your cookie cutter.

Cheese Dog Biscuits

All of our dogs are cheese hounds and they love these cheese-y dog cookies. You can read our original post about Cheese Dog Biscuits here.

Carob Dog Treats

3 cups whole wheat flower
1/2 cup wheat germ
2 1/2 cups oatmeal
1/8 cup peanut oil
1/8 cup corn oil margarine
1 tablespoon brown sugar
2 oz carob chips, melted
1/4 cup molasses
1 cup water
1/2 cup powdered milk

Mix all the dry ingredients in your bowl. Add the remaining ingredients and stir until blended well. This dough will be stiff. Chill for at least 1/2 hour. Roll dough and cut with cookie cutters or however you please. I usually just cut the dough into squares 1/2 inch thick. Bake at 300 degrees for 1 hour. Makes 2 to 3 dozen depending on the size treats you cut.

You can read the original post about Carob Dog Treats here.

Zucchini Dog Cupcakes

2 cups whole wheat flour

1 tablespoon baking powder

1/4 cup canola oil

1 cup of chicken stock

2 eggs, beaten

1 cup grated zucchini

Preheat oven to 375 degrees. Combine all ingredients EXCEPT the zucchini and mix well in a large bowl. Then add the zucchini and make sure it is mixed into the batter well. Pour into paper lined muffin tins until each is about 3/4 full. Bake 25-30 minutes. You can use a toothpick stuck into the center to check for doneness; you want the toothpick to come out clean.

You can read the original post about Zucchini Dog Cupcakes here.

Banana and Peanut Butter Dog Treats

1 banana, peeled

1 cup oat flour (we substituted whole wheat flour)

2/3 cup rolled oats

1/2 cup dried parsley

3 tablespoons peanut butter

1 egg, beaten

Preheat oven to 300 degrees. Smash/mash the banana in a mixing bowl. Add the other ingredients and mix well. Set aside for about 5 minutes. Roll mixture into 24 balls, using about 1 tablespoon dough for each. Place each ball on a large parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Use a spoon to press each ball into a 1 1/2" to 2" flat coin. Bake until firm and deep golden brown on the bottom - approximately 40 - 45 minutes.

You can read our Talking Dogs original Banana & Peanut Butter Treats here.

Dog Breed Cookie Cutters

Technically - not a recipe. However, sometimes dog cookies need cookie cutters! And we found some terrific dog breed cookie cutters at Fancy Flours. They don't have all dog breeds, but they do have: Scottish Terrier, Poodle, Golden Retriever, Labrador Retriever, Bull Dog, Corgi, Chihuahua, Dachshund, St Bernard, Collie, Greyhound, Schnauzer, Irish Setter dog cookie cutters. Plus, they have a small puppy dog, heart, fire hydrant, dog house, paw print, and three sizes of dog bones! And if cookies are not your thing, pick up some Sugar Dogs to decorate your (people) cupcakes!